Why These Real Estate Agents?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Portland Real Estate Agents on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Our Selection Criteria:

1. Reputation

A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.

2. Credibility

Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.

3. Experience

Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

4. Availability

Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

5. Professionalism

Alan Allred is a principal broker affiliated with Portland's Alternative Realtors. He is one of a team of Realtors who buy and sell residential housing in and around Portland, Oregon. When working with clients, Mr. Allred combines his experience as a business sales negotiator, his knowledge as a Portland resident, and his passion for fixing older homes to guide clients through the ins and outs of buying or selling a residence.

Andrew Harris is a real estate broker with Andrew Harris Home Team Realty, serving the Portland, Oregon, community and surrounding suburbs. Mr. Harris brings over 15 years of experience to the table, focusing on relocation services, foreclosures, and short sales, as well as property management and real estate investments. Andrew is licensed in both Oregon and Washington, assisting with his client's buying and selling needs from the initial contact through closing.

Barbara Carlson, a Realtor with RE/MAX Equity Group, has 17 years of experience serving the greater Portland, Oregon, area. Barbara, being a Portland native, has extensive knowledge of the community and the fluctuating market trends of the industry. Ms. Carlson specializes in the residential market for buyers and sellers. She is a certified home marketing specialist, distressed property expert, foreclosure alternatives consultant, and certified buyers agent, and she's short-sale certified. Barbara is a member of the Executive Club and Diamond Award Club.

Chris Suarez is the principal broker and founder of PDX Property Group at Keller Williams Realty Professionals, serving the greater Portland, Oregon, metro area for over a decade. Chris Suarez brings his northeast style of marketing to the urban northwest, specializing in the metro real estate market. He focuses most of his energy on condominium towers and has managed over 350 units in three separate towers.

Claire Paris is the principal broker at Paris Group Realty LLC, a woman-run local family business. She handles real estate transactions in the Portland, Oregon, area, working with all types of buyers and sellers. She specializes in first-time home purchases, investment properties, short sales, property management, relocation, and second homes. Ms. Paris speaks English and French. Her credentials include Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Seller Representative, and Graduate Realtor Institute to help her better serve her clients.

Dar Rodgers is a broker affiliated with Keller Williams-Sunset Corridor. She also co-owns Dar & Darcie Real Estate Group alongside Darcie VanderZanden. She is based in Oregon and provides her real estate services to clients in and around the Portland metro area. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Ms. Rodgers helps clients buy and sell area homes, including first-time buyers and clients who need to relocate.

Greg Messick is the owner and primary broker of Realty Net, LLC in Portland, Oregon, and Fathom Realty in Los Angeles, California. For more than 18 years, Greg has utilized the latest technology to streamline the real estate process and offer sellers a flat-rate listing fee. Rather than spending thousands in sellers' agent commissions, property owners are offered several service and price options that include varying degrees of marketing exposure and listing length terms. The buyers' agent's commissions are negotiated.

James Waterman is the principal broker of the Premiere Property Group LLC in Portland, Oregon. It is the largest locally owned brokerage in the area, and Waterman and his team manage listings in Washington and Oregon, including Portland, Vancouver, Happy Valley, and Woodburn. Waterman has over a decade of experience in real estate and handles investment and bank-owned properties, condos, and townhouses. He helps buyers and sellers with paperwork, financing, inspections, and other details from start to close.

Jan Cohen has four years of experience as a residential Realtor at Windermere Realty, serving the Beaverton and Portland, Oregon, communities. Jan has focused her energy on the residential real estate market, helping both buyers and sellers reach their goals. Ms. Cohen's favorite slogan is "Passionate about helping clients and having fun along the way." Because Jan is so organized, she is able to keep the transaction running smoothly, making it less stressful. Her past sales have been in the median price range.

Jennifer Johnston is a real estate broker in Portland, Oregon, with eXp Realty. She started in real estate in 2001 and handles transactions in both Oregon and Washington. Ms. Johnston works with buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions. She specializes in waterfront properties, new home sales, first-time home buyers, short sales, and rentals. She is a Portland native, which gives her insight into the neighborhoods and trends of the area.

Jessica Eisenhauer is a Realtor and co-founder of The Eisenhauer Team at Berkshire Hathaway NW Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. A native of the Pacific Northwest, she has over 15 years of experience working with home sellers in both Oregon and Washington. With a sales background and immense marketing knowledge, Ms. Eisenhauer utilizes diverse strategies to reach maximum exposure and accelerate home sales. Clients recommend her for her dedication to meet their needs in a timely manner.

Kristin Rader is a real estate agent at Keller Williams Sunset Corridor in Portland, Oregon. For over 15 years, she has been working with all types of home buyers and sellers in Portland and surrounding communities such as Beaverton and Hillsboro. When marketing homes, Ms. Rader's philosophy is to treat each home as if it were a luxury listing to reach maximum exposure. As a buying agent, she utilizes her knowledge of local neighborhoods to meet clients' unique needs.

Linn Holdhusen is a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty serving clients in Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding suburbs. He primarily focuses on residential properties, including first-time homes, new construction, and investments. Linn believes in utilizing the latest technology to give his clients up-to-date housing market information. His professional business and coaching experience, along with his professional customer service, allows him to negotiate the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Marcus Brown is the principal broker and owner of Marcus Brown Properties, situated in Portland, Oregon. He is well-versed in relocation, short sale, property listing, and foreclosures. He also focuses on aspects including home valuation, buying, and selling of property. His goal is to create long-lasting business relationships with his clients by helping them with their real estate business through advanced property searches and marketing strategies. Mr. Brown's team is knowledgeable and aggressive in protecting clients' best interests.

Michael O'Meara is the principal Realtor and owner of Realty Edge, a brokerage of eXp Realty, assisting individuals in Portland, Oregon, and all Southwest Washington. He works with investors and home buyers and sellers, offering a 90-day home sale guarantee, or he and his team will buy it themselves. Mr. O'Meara is dedicated to using the latest technologies to bring the best possible service for his clients' real estate needs and has been designated a NAR's e-PRO.

Nick Shivers is a licensed broker and leader of the Nick Shivers Team with Keller Williams Realty Portland Central. His focus is on residential homes and investment properties in Portland, Oregon, and its surrounding areas, including Gladstone, Happy Valley, Wilsonville, Sandy, and Beaverton. Nick is also CEO of My Rocket Listing Program, which makes the selling process quick and hassle-free. He founded the Sell a Home Save a Child program, which donates a portion of every home sale.

Sarita Dua is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has been serving clients throughout the Portland, Oregon, metro area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard for more than 15 years. Sarita primarily represents buyers and sellers of residential properties that range from modest residences in the low six figures to luxurious multimillion-dollar homes. She also specializes in foreclosures, relocation, and investment properties. Sarita Dua has earned several designations, including certified residential specialist and accredited buyer's representative.

Realtor Sohee Anderson is the principal real estate broker and leader for her personal team with Windermere Realty Trust. She works with buyers and sellers in the Portland real estate market, using over a decade of experience to serve clients. She ranks in the top 3.5% of Oregon real estate brokers and is in the top 10% of producers at Windermere. Her credentials include Earth Advantage Broker, Senior Residential Specialist, and Certified Negotiation Expert.

Stephen FitzMaurice has been a licensed Oregon Realtor since 2003. He runs Premiere Property Group LLC, the largest realty company in Oregon and southwest Washington. He and his experienced team of agents sell homes throughout the Portland Metro area down to Willamette Valley. In Washington State, they cover the Clark and Cowlitz County areas. Mr. FitzMaurice is Principal Broker in Oregon, a Managing Broker in Washington State, and a Top 5% agent in the United States.

A native of Portland, Oregon, Zachary Ostrom is a real estate broker at locally owned and managed Oregon Realty Co. in Clackamas. He works with residential buyers and sellers alike, focusing on professionally staging homes and marketing them using a number of innovative strategies, and he speaks both English and Spanish. Zachary's in-depth knowledge and expertise of Oregon real estate means he knows each neighborhood exceptionally well and is able to offer his clients a highly personalized experience.